Life on the rocks

[Stagecoach]

Having just completed AF fine tuning with my D300/80-400mm/1.4TX I have been putting it through its paces at one of my favourite spots for wasting time in the sun.

For anyone that is using a TX (tele converter) on a long rig and suspects their images are soft or not capturing focus where they expected it I highly recommend checking for front or rear focusing issues. At the focal lengths I want to use with these small subjects I found it was out almost as far as the maximum adjustment possible.

I'm now becoming obsessed with capturing these guys

No 1


No 2


No 3


No 4


Grahame

[rpcrowe]

Nice captures... Another series that brought a smile to my face!

[Mike Buckley]

This series and the accompanying narrative is a classic example of the results that come from taking the time and energy to understand one's equipment and then combining that understanding with artistic creativity.

I'm now becoming obsessed with capturing these guys

Anything worth doing is worth doing to obsession.

[Shadowman]

Nice captures.

[Rita]

I can see why you would be obsessed with capturing these crabs ( ??? ). Those eyes on them are really something.

[IzzieK]

My favourite is the sexy look of #2 -- I think he is smitten with your camera...LOL

[Stagecoach]

Nice captures... Another series that brought a smile to my face!

Thank you Richard, as they say photography should be fun.

[bnnrcn]

Hi Grahame.You photographed those critters so nicely that they seem very cute to me

[Stagecoach]

This series and the accompanying narrative is a classic example of the results that come from taking the time and energy to understand one's equipment and then combining that understanding with artistic creativity.

Thank you Mike.

Anything worth doing is worth doing to obsession.

I fully agree, and the only way to learn is to keep trying to get better at it.

[Stagecoach]

Nice captures.

Thanks John

[Stagecoach]

I can see why you would be obsessed with capturing these crabs ( ??? ). Those eyes on them are really something.

Those eyes actually disappear into there head at times I have noticed Rita. I have yet to capture that

[Stagecoach]

My favourite is the sexy look of #2 -- I think he is smitten with your camera...LOL

That's not a sexy look Izzie, he was searching for his keys he'd dropped

[Donald]

High quality photography. Well done, Grahame

[Stagecoach]

Hi Grahame.You photographed those critters so nicely that they seem very cute to me

Binnur, I think all small critters look cute when you can see them close up like these

But from experience I can tell you they will creep up and slash you with their claws

[chauncey]

wasting time in the sun

Time in the sun is never wasted.

[Ziggy]

Well taken series Grahame. Number 3 stands out to me.

[Dave A]

Sharp images of these interesting critters. Wonderful series.

Dave

[Stagecoach]

High quality photography. Well done, Grahame

Well thank you Donald.

[Stagecoach]

Time in the sun is never wasted.

You are absolutely right William, and when you can incorporate using your camera with the thrill of catching one of these skittish critters you can hopefully justify the waste of time if you get some keepers

[Stagecoach]

Well taken series Grahame. Number 3 stands out to me.

That's one of my favourites as well Jim.